• Job Description

  Req#: R00934047

  Job Title: Manager, HR Business Partner

  Job Code: 107745

  Job Summary

  The HR Business Partner (HRBP) Manager develops and leads the execution of an HR strategy that advances NiSource’s business priorities. The incumbent serves on the leadership team of the functions / teams that they support, with direct accountability for talent and organizational outcomes for his/her assigned business areas and teams. The HRBP builds strategic, influential partnerships with the business leaders and other HR centers of excellence (COEs) such as Employee and Labor Relations, Compensation, I&D, and Talent Management, to prioritize, plan and deliver a proactive people agenda, leading to improved talent, culture and business outcomes.

  This role would likely be assigned to partner with senior level leader(s) and his/her team(s).

  Key Results

  Talent and organization strategies to drive business results and targeted people outcomes

  Execution of performance and talent management processes

  Actionable plans that drive culture and engagement

  Enhanced leadership team effectiveness

  Achievement of future state organization, talent, capabilities, structures and workforce

  Advanced inclusion and diversity culture, initiatives and results

  Collaborative partnerships with HR colleagues

  Contributions to Human Resources function success

  Strengthened HR performance and capabilities

  Principle Duties & Responsibilities

  Business Partner & Trusted Advisor

  Serves as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders

  Supports the business with advice and counsel to ensure integration of the HR strategy with the business strategy

  Develops and implements a talent strategy by translating the unit’s business priorities into a comprehensive people agenda

  Leverages talent data and metrics to understand key issues, inform decision making and monitor progress of plans

  Partners with the business to implement the people agenda, using metrics to check progress and adjust plans along the way

  Talent Management

  Assesses future talent needs and identify capability and key succession gaps

  Proactively develops workforce plans to anticipate future workforce needs

  Plans for and delivers annual talent management processes such as goal setting, performance discussions, succession planning and rewards

  Champions NiSource’s Talent Philosophies and educates leaders to ensure consistent application

  Uses metrics and data to measure progress across the talent lifecycle

  Partners with officer and high-potential talent and their leader(s) to ensure effective development plans are in place and progress is made toward career readiness goals

  Organizational Development

  Provides change leadership and expertise, driving implementation of organizational planning by assessing capabilities, structures and workforces, with fostering continuous improvement mind-sets and behaviors

  Ensures leaders are implementing and delivering engagement action plans based on culture assessments as well as measuring and communicating progress of those plans and holding leaders accountable

  Uses a data-driven approach to assess culture and working environment, partners with centers of expertise to apply interventions designed to advance culture and business performance

  Proactively partners with business leader and their leadership team to achieve high team performance

  Leveraging Human Resources

  Partners with Centers of Expertise to ensure HR support is allocated and prioritized for most critical and impactful business needs

  Leverages talent from Centers of Expertise to deliver upon people agenda

  Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and suggests/owns improvements; shares key learnings with appropriate resources and peers

  Required Qualifications for Position

  Bachelor’s degree

  5+ years’ experience in a role demonstrating execution of Human Resources and/or Organization Development theory, practices and techniques in support of business objectives

  2+ years managing and developing direct reports and teams

  Advanced knowledge and abilities in talent management, culture development, team effectiveness, leadership assessment, change management, engagement, organization design, capability development, and coaching

  Effective project management skills to drive effective execution

  Proven accomplishments implementing business segment goals across multiple functions, regions or geographies

  Uses insight about the business environment to improve talent and business outcomes

  Leverages data to support business decision making

  Experience interacting and partnering with senior business leaders

  Demonstrated leadership ability in a fast paced, high stress business environment

  Anticipates and prevents future problems, takes charge to bring about change, and taking initiative within role

  Excellent oral and written communication skills

  Proven, successful results on assignments requiring collaborative work across organizational boundaries

  Uses networks in strategic activities to drive better talent outcomes

  Ability to persuade and influence business leaders and other key stakeholders

  Strong ability to manage conflicts and diffuse tensions in a matrix business environment

  Seeks new opportunities to learn new and necessary skills and knowledge to perform work effectively

  Travel requirements: 5-20% dependent on base location

  Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or Organization Development

  Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or related field

  Experience in specialized centers of excellence such as Labor Relations, Compensation, Organization Development, Change Management, and Talent Management

  Prior experience in the energy industry, utilizing business acumen and knowledge of the business to influence outcomes

  Advanced degree

  Disclaimer

  The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

  Inclusion & Diversity
  Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

  Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

  Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

  Equal Employment Opportunity
  NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

  By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

  Safety Statement
  Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

  Salary Range:

  $101,400.00 - $152,100.00

  Posting Start Date:

  2024-02-21

  Posting End Date (if applicable):

  2024-03-07

  Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

• About the company

  NiSource Inc. 5 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across six states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands.

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